Portland's Galen Rupp wins silver in 10,000 meters
LONDON — Portland's Galen Rupp won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 meters Saturday night at the London Olympics.
The former Central Catholic High School and University of Oregon star finished the race in 27:30.90.
Rupp is only the third American to win a medal in the 10,000 and the first since Billy Mills in 1964.
Mo Farah, Rupp's training partner in Portland, won the gold medal to give Britain three golds in track and field in about one hour.
The Somali-born Farah kicked away from a big pack coming into the final straight and won in 27 minutes, 30.42 seconds, holding off Rupp.
Tariku Bekele finished in 27:31.43 to pick up bronze for Ethiopia.
He's an Oregon DUCK!!!!! Go DUCKS!!! AND USA!
I would never have expected that out of Galin!  Not that I didn't think he had it in him but those African runners weigh as much as a bird! Great race and they both deserve those medals.
That was one of the most exciting races I've ever seen. My wife and I were out of our seats at home cheering both of them on. Way to go guys.
Way to go Galen! We are proud of you.